Franklin County News

The Ozark Police Department is investigating an allegation that the officer who used a Taser on a 10-year-old girl last week also used the weapon on a woman Sunday at the county jail.

The Arkansas State Police has been asked to investigate the actions of an Ozark police officer who used a stun gun on a 10-year-old girl, Ozark's mayor said Wednesday.

The Quick Stop convenience store in Branch is the only business of its kind in the small community.

An employee of a Quick Stop convenience store in Franklin County is being accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets, then cashing them in at the same store.

The mayor of Ozark in Franklin County said Tuesday that he wants an outside agency to investigate a local police officera s use of a Taser on a 10-year-old girl.

A Franklin County jailer was placed on leave from the Sheriff's Department following his arrest.

The renown Madison County Search &a SRescue Team, as well as members of the Huntsville Fire Department, played a key role in the rescue of an Arkansas Game &a SFish officer earlier today in Franklin County.

Thursday night's heavy rains caused major trouble across the River Valley. In Johnson County, the high waters are believed to have caused this train to derail.

The Mulberry River rose more than 10 feet overnight Friday, forcing the evacuation of more than 200 campers at Byrd's Outdoor Adventure in Franklin County.

Heavy rains and flash flooding continued throughout the state overnight, causing property damage and killing at least one person.

Authorities in Ozark said they are actively searching for people along the banks of the Mulberry River in the area of Byrd's Campground.

Authorities in Franklin County are awaiting hospital records of a 6-year-old boy who was shot and wounded during the weekend.

Franklin County police said a young girl was found wandering near a busy road eating wood , WSMV-TV reported.

Franklin County crews searched overnight Tuesday for a missing woman north of Ozark.

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An Ozark elementary teacher who allegedly left her baby in the car all day will not face charges according to the Franklin County prosecutor.

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Sgt. Riley Hodges with the Franklin County Sheriff's Department and his K-9 partner Alix recently received a merit award from the Virginia Police Work Dog Association for their role in the capture of two Axton men, who were attempting to break into Riverside Minute Market on Nov.

Stories intertwine in Dirksmeyer case Story date: Sept. 30, 2009 Dover investigator reveals he was paid by former defense attorney - but what does it mean? By Michael Ford and Mary Kincy crime@couriernews.com managingeditor@couriernews.com DOVER - The timeline of events that led to the arrest of the second defendant charged in connection with the ...

Arkansas highway officials say work will begin soon to repair two earthen slides along the Pig Trail Scenic Byway in Franklin County.